I estimate he drank 100 cups twice a day.There you go, sensationalist who has nothing sensational to write about. That should spice up your story that people drink coffee for more than the flavor. You're welcome.

Ah, but did Balzac have a cat, and if he did, did the cat sit on the kitchen counter, and if so, did the cat's bunghole touch said counter? This is important (especially if we're strolling down memory lane).